CSW 2014 Launch – Presentation of Crests
Students from 14 different schools bring together a work of art highlighting the shared goals of all catholic schools based around their respective school crests.
Showcase
Migrant and Refugee Sunday 2014 – Reflection
Fr Dan Carroll SDB, Rector of the Salesian Community in Pallaskenry, Limerick shares a reflection for Migrant and Refugee Sunday - 19th January 2014
St. Mary’s Chapel Lane Belfast – new Chapel of Adoration
Fr James A. Boyle MHM introduces the little chapel of Adoration that was created during recent developments at the historic St Mary's Chapel Lane Belfast.
Why use the iCatholic player? – Part 1
In an interview with Maeve Mahon, Fr Bill Kemmy explains the thinking behind the iCatholic player and how it can be used on church websites and social media.
Survival – Sculpture and Poem by Freda Gilmore
Deirdre O'Rawe talks about the sculpture 'Survival' that adorns the recently renovated regional offices of Accord NI in Belfast.
Baptism of Jesus – Reflection by Fr Dan Carroll
Fr Dan Carroll SDB, Rector of the Salesian Community in Pallaskenry, Limerick shares a reflection for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
The Joy of the Gospel – Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly, Editor of the Irish Catholic, discusses Evangelii Gaudium from Pope Francis and the media reaction to Pope Francis.
The Joy of the Gospel – Donal Dorr
Donal Dorr, author of a major study of Catholic Social Teaching, discusses Evangelii Gaudium from Pope Francis and how the Good News is proclaimed to the poor.
The Joy of the Gospel – Breda O’Brien
Breda O'Brien shares her reflection on Evangelii Gaudium and discusses what Pope Francis has to say about the place of women in the church , decision-making and his pro-life statements.
4th Sunday of Advent – Fr Dan Carroll SDB
Fr Dan Carroll SDB, Rector of the Salesian Community in Pallaskenry, Limerick shares a reflection for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
Priesthood Today – Ministry in a Changing Church
Editor Eamonn Conway introduces this extensive volume of thirty-six essays, written by laity, priests and religious, which takes a considered look at the new demands on priests.
Interview with Bishop Brendan Leahy (Dec 2013)
In an interview with Lorraine Buckley, Bishop Brendan Leahy reflects back on the first months of his time as Bishop of Limerick and looks ahead to 2014.
The Joy of the Gospel – Bishop Brendan Leahy
Bishop Brendan Leahy, Bishop of Limerick, shares his reflection on Evangelii Gaudium which includes a powerful conversion call for all of us.
The Joy of the Gospel – Eamonn Conway
Prof Eamonn Conway shares his reflection on Evangelii Gaudium and his understanding of what Pope Francis means by a 'missionary option' for the Church and the idea of a 'hierarchy of truths'.
Evangelii Gaudium and the New Evangelisation Synod
Evangelii Gaudium follows on from the Synod on the New Evangelisation held in Rome in Oct 2012. Prof Conway discusses how the spirit evident at that gathering is reflected in the 'Joy of the Gospel'.
The Joy of the Gospel – Suzanne Mulligan
Suzanne Mulligan discusses 'Evangelii Gaudium', the Apostolic Exhortation recently issued by Pope Francis and the emphasis on dialogue.
Annual Bernard Fitzpatrick Collection for Salesian Missions – Part 2
Bernard Fitzpatrick, President of Salesian Past Pupils Ireland, talks about a trip to Africa.
Trócaire Gift of Water
Your gift of water is, quite simply, the gift of life. Your thoughtful gift will fund water projects in the world’s poorest places.
Trócaire Gift of Safe Motherhood
Your thoughtful gift of safe motherhood will provide essential training for midwives to safely deliver babies and deal with emergency situations in Somalia.
Trócaire Gift of Legal Aid
Your thoughtful gift of legal aid will help in the search for family members lost during the war. It will also support the gathering of evidence to prosecute war criminals.
Trócaire Gift of a House
Your thoughtful gift will provide a secure, dry home and provide proper roofing materials for people who can’t afford repair costs.
Trócaire Gift of Support to Grandparents
Your thoughtful gift will help these very special and loving grandparents provide a secure and happy environment for their grandchildren.
Trócaire Gift of a Goat
Your thoughtful gift of a goat can do much more than provide food and an income for a family in need.
Trócaire Gift of Birth Cert
Your thoughtful gift is a gift of identity, recognition and proof of date and place of birth.
The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy 50 years on – Part 1
The first part of the lecture given by Fr Michael Joncas in Maynooth marking the 50th anniversary of the Constitution on the Liturgy - Sacrosanctum Concilium.
Bishop Leahy on Sacrosanctum Concilium 50 years on
Bishop Brendan Leahy offers a reflection on the 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy which led to major reform of the liturgy.
K&L 2013 Christmas Reach Out campaign
Bishop Nulty discusses the 2013 Reach Out campaign with its focus on Pope Francis. 40,000 gifts are being circulated including a portrait of the Holy Father.
Liam Lawton – New album and Christmas tour 2013
Liam Lawton is embarking on a Christmas tour along with releasing a new album - Bethlehem Sky. Also hear about his next collection of liturgical music and writing a special composition for Disney.
Honouring Returned Missionaries – Sabina Higgins
The address by Sabine Higgins at the ceremony in City Hall in Dublin honouring 200 returned missionaries
The Jesse Box – promo
The main purpose of the box is to introduce children to scripture stories and to help you in the process of passing the faith to your children The Jesse box contains 9 wooden animals, 11 wooden cones together with printouts of the backgrounds, props,characters and a booklet guide for Advent, Christmas and The Epiphany and […]
Returned Missionaries honoured in City Hall Dublin
Two hundred returned Irish Missionaries were honoured at a ceremony in Dublin attended by Sabina Higgins.
Trócaire Gift of Chicks
Your thoughtful gift of chicks will provide eggs, a daily source of nutrition. They can be sold in local markets too, providing a helpful source of income.
Éamonn Meehan – new Trócaire Director
Éamonn Meehan first joined Trócaire staff in 1991. In 2002, Éamonn was appointed Deputy Director and Head of Trócaire’s Ireland Division.
National Church Collection for Syria and Philippines
Éamonn Meehan, Trócaire Director,explains that the National Church Collection on 16/17th Nov is now to be shared between Syria and Philippines.
Annual Bernard Fitzpatrick Collection for Salesian Missions – Part 1
Bernard Fitzpatrick explains how the annual collection for the Salesian Missions got started and thanks people for their on-going support.
The Family Prayer Book – Launch
Cardinal Brady and Maura Hyland launch The Family Prayer Book published by the Irish Bishops' Council for Marriage and the Family.
Mission Month – Bishop Kieran O’Reilly
Children Helping Children – St Evin’s NS Monasterevin
St. Evin’s School has a long tradition of fundraising for the Missions and is closely affiliated to The Irish Society of Missionary Children.
Children helping Children Prayer service
Watch a celebration of the Children helping Children Prayer Service in St Evin's National School, Monasterevin.
Day for Life 2013 – Caring for Life
Bishop Brendan Leahy explains the purpose of day for Life and the message behind this year's theme - Caring for Life.
Episcopal Ordination Address by Bishop Francis Duffy
Bishop Francis Duffy addresses the congregation at his Episcopal Ordination as Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise on 6th Oct 2013 in St Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Athlone
Doing the Lough Derg pilgrimage for their dad
Nicola, Michael and Grainne from Donegal explain that they have undertaken the Lough Derg pilgrimage for their first time for their Dad Brendan.
Food Not Fuel – Aidan Gillen with Trócaire in Guatemala
Aidan Gillen travels to Guatemala with Trócaire where he learns how European demand for biofuels is resulting in land grabs, higher food prices and hunger.
Together in Christ at the Ploughing – Fr Paddy Byrne
Fr Paddy Byrne from Portlaoise speaks about the great community spirit at the Ploughing Championships and the importance of the church presence in the midst of the gathering.
Bishop Burrows on the 2013 Ploughing Championships
Bishop Michael Burrows, the Church of Ireland Bishop of the Diocese of Cashel and Ossory, welcomes people to the Ecumenical Church Stand at the Ploughing.
Silent Presence – Integritas Garden of Presence
Patrick Treacy explains the background to the bell tower in the Garden of Presence at Integritas, a domestic centre of Christian spirituality in Kilkenny.
Absent Presence – Integritas Garden of Presence
Patrick Treacy talks about the 'Absent Presence' sculpture in the Garden of Presence at Integritas, a domestic centre of Christian spirituality in Kilkenny.
Pamoja – Trócaire’s Transition Year Human Rights Module
This programme has been designed by Trócaire to help students to undertake actions to raise awareness of human rights issues in the developing world.
Just Faith Programme – Kate
Kate - JustFaith interview. JustFaith is a programme for young adults devised by Trócaire, in cooperation with the Office of Evangelisation and Ecumenism in the Archdiocese of Dublin, for use in parishes and other local pastoral contexts.
Just Faith Programme – Liam
JustFaith is a programme for young adults devised by Trócaire, in cooperation with the Office of Evangelisation and Ecumenism in the Archdiocese of Dublin, for use in parishes and other local pastoral contexts.
JustFaith – Up to Us campaign
John Smith, Trócaire Campaigns Coordinator, explains how those following the JustFaith programme can take action via the Trócaire Up to US campaign
JustFaith – Christians called to care for the earth
Hannah Evans, a Trócaire Church officer, on the Christian view of creation and explains how people can take action on the issue of climate change through their local church.
JustFaith – Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Joanne McGarry, Campaigns Officer with Trocaire, explains how climate change is undermining past progress in the developing world and the need for urgent action.
Safeguarding – training the trainers
Safeguarding awareness programmes at parish level are delivered by ‘trainers’ who themselves have been trained by tutors at national level.
Letters from an Irish Missionary in China
An introduction to an exhibition of the letters written from China between 1912 - 1916 by Fr Edward Galvin who co-founded the Maynooth Mission to China, which later became the Columban Missionaries.
1500 years of Irish Mission – IMU Centre Exhibition
Fr Hugh MacMahon guides us through an exhibition at the IMU Centre which traces the activity of Irish Missionaries over 1500 years until present day and looks to the future of mission.
Pilgrim Scéal – I discovered Lough Derg via Ireland’s Own
Kathleen from Manchester explains that she was prompted to go to Lough Derg for first time after reading an article in Ireland's Own.
Ordination of Bishop Denis Nulty – introduction
The opening remarks by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Denis Nulty in Carlow cathedral on 4th August 2013.
Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Denis Nulty – homily
The homily given by Monsignor Brendan Byrne, Diocesan Administrator of Kildare & Leighlin, at the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Denis Nulty.
Bishop Denis Nulty ordination address
The address given by Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare & Leighlin Diocese at the end of the ordination ceremony in Carlow Cathedral on 4th August 2013.
Message from Denis Nulty as episcopal ordination nears
Bishop elect Denis Nulty thanks people for their good wishes and shares some photos that give an insight into his journey from the family farm in Slane up to his ordination.
Pilgrim Scéal – the Irish monastic tradition
In this bilingual interview Bishop Brendan Kelly reflects on the Lough Derg pilgrimage has deep roots in the Irish monastic tradition.
Pilgrim Scéal – tá Dia linn inár ocras
Bishop Brendan Kelly affirms - as gaeilge - that God is with us in our hunger and poverty when we abstain and walk the pilgrim way.
Pilgrim Scéal – an engaged couple on Lough Derg
Mark and Martha from Longford share their pilgrim experience on Lough Derg over the course of three days which they undertook following a pre-marriage course.
Pilgrim Scéal – with Charlie from Cavan on Lough Derg
Charlie Glackin reflects on how Lough Derg is a place of spiritual strength for pilgrims and allows body and spirit to 'tune in' to each other.
Pilgrim Scéal – Prior Richard Mohan on his own pilgrimage
The Prior of Lough Derg, Richard Mohan, shares some personal insights and memories as he prepares to undertake the Lough Derg pilgrimage that he first undertook in 1961.
Team of Four deliver Pro-Life message
Arcbishop Eamon Martin joins with Mickey Harte, Bernadette Goulding and Mary Fitzgibbon to deliver a pro-life message
Pilgrim Scéal – a staff insight into Lough Derg
Marie and Emmet share their experience of working at Lough Derg and how undertaking a pilgrimage gave them an insight into what other staff do for pilgrims.
Pilgrim Scéal – the pace of the Lough Derg pilgrimage
Fr Declan Shannon shares how the Lough Derg pilgrimage has its own special pace, which is very much about slowing down in body and spirit.
Trócaire and World Youth 2013 in Brazil
Hannah Evans explains how Trócaire is involved with 17 Irish pilgrims attending World Youth 2013 in Brazil and the link with their JustFaith programme.
Archbishop Eamon Martin – Choose Life appeal
Archbishop Eamon Martin delivers a powerful and direct appeal for the Irish people to choose life and for the faithful to pray that abortion legislation will not be voted in.
Archbishop Eamon Martin Choose Life Prayer
Archbishop Eamon Martin invites people to join with him in praying the Choose Life Prayer for the Child in the Womb. Download full text.
Pilgrim Scéal – from Killybegs to Brisbane via Lough Derg
Tom Galway from Brisbane, Australia shares his memory of his 1956 pilgrimage and his sense of the quietness, love and respect which the island atmosphere commands.
Pilgrim Scéal – Occupational Therapists on pilgrimage
Three occupational therapists from Derry, Armagh and Tyrone describe their motivation for making their pilgrimage again this year. Michelle takes a moment to describe her mistakes of last year...
Pamoja – exercise about global wages
A powerful learning exercise for students about global wages. Pamoja Kwa Haki meaning ‘Together for Rights’ in Swahili is Trócaire’s long term human rights programme in post primary schools.
Pilgrim Scéal – a Lough Derg promise
Kathleen Rice and Seamus Gallagher share how they made a promise to do the Lough Derg pilgrimage together annually.
Catherine McAuley and the 50th International Eucharistic Congress
Anne Reid, Mercy Associate, reflects on IEC2012 and what it means for the Cause for the Canonisation of Catherine McAuley to have had a stand at the Exhibition Centre.
Trócaire And Poetry Ireland Poetry Competition 2013
Trish Groves from Trócaire speaking at the 2013 Poetry Competition awards ceremony highlights the power of words in the work for justice.
Trócaire Poetry Competition 2013 – Get Married My Daughter
Watch a perfomance of the poem - Get Married My Daughter - from Zimbabwe at the 2013 Trócaire / Poetry Ireland Poetry Competition Awards.
Trócaire Poetry Competition – Poems from Zimbabwe
Watch the performance of five poems from Zimbabwe at the 2013 Trócaire / Poetry Ireland Poetry Competition Awards.
Talking from the Heart – Romans 10:1-17
Fr Kieran O’Mahony gives an in-depth analysis of this key text which highlights the Lord's faithfulness.
Prayer for the Child in the Womb
It is possible to download a prayer card asa PDF or for large quantities you can order printed cards from Veritas.
Going beyond cultural catholicism with St Paul
In this extract from a talk at SpiritFest 2013, Fr Kieran O'Mahony reflects that cultural catholicism can be a mere shell without any inner substance.
The mission of The Irish Catholic
Michael Kelly, the newly appointed Editor of The Irish Catholic, shares his vision for how the newspaper can facilitate discusssion while affirming people's faith.
A time to uphold the right to life – Irish Bishops statement
Archbishop Eamon Martin delivers the statement issued by the Irish Bishops Conference on 11th June 2013.
Joe Sheridan – Horizon of Hope Conference
Meath footballer Joe Sheridan speaking on the importance of encouraging young people in the faith, the joy of WYD in Madrid and the benefit of practicing our faith.
Sarah Carey – Horizon of Hope Conference
Sarah Carey gives her own personal take on what might attract people into church and how the church could learn from basic marketing principles and practices.
Bishop-elect Denis Nulty parting words
Fr Denis Nulty shares some reflections with the clergy of the diocese of Meath where he has ministered for the past 25 years.
Maura Garrihy – Horizon of Hope Conference
Maura Garrihy speaking at the Horizon of Hope Conference organised by The Irish Catholic to mark their 125th anniversary. More videos to follow.
Emigrant Information Pack 2013 – IECE
Joanna Joyce introduces the Emigrant Information Pack 2013. This Parish Resource has been prepared by The Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants (IECE).
Vocation Voices – Fr Iggy McCormack (Killaloe Diocese)
Fr Iggy McCormack shares his own vocation story and explains why he would recommend the life of a priest.
A parish “meeting” … a new Bishop!
Parishioners in St Mary's Drogheda being told on 7th May 2013 that their PP, Fr Denis Nulty was being made a Bishop.
Bishop Brendan Leahy ordination – Psalm
A short video with some visual highlights of this joyful and beautiful celebration which uses the Psalm from the ceremony as its soundtrack. A commemorative DVD of the entire ceremony is now available.
Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Brendan Leahy – Homily
Watch the homily by Fr Tony Mullins during the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Brendan Leahy in St John's Cathedral, Limerick on 14th April 2013.
Bishop Brendan Leahy Ordination address
Watch the address given by Bishop Brendan Leahy at the conclusion of his Episcopal Ordination in St John's Cathedral, Limerick on 14th April 2013.
The Irish Catholic – Abortion Legislation Special Edition
Michael Kelly, editor of The Irish Catholic, expresses his concern that the debate on the proposed legislation has been a triumph of ideology over evidence.
On the Road to Emmaus – SpiritFest 2013
The Gospel passage known as the Road to Emmaus (Lk 24:13-35) performed at SpiritFest 2013.
Blessed are the merciful – Dr Ruth Paterson
Dr Ruth Patterson reflects on the beatitude ' blessed are the merciful' during her address to SpiritFest 2013 entitled 'Let this be our attitude'.
Climate Change – Prof John Sweeney
Professor John Sweeney, a leading expert on climate change, challenges this generation of young people not to repeat the mistakes of his generation in caring for the earth.
World Communications Day 2013 – Brenda Drumm
Brenda Drumm reflects on the Papal message for World Communications Day (12th May 2013) with its theme - "Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new spaces for evangelization."
Share the Good News – leaflets now available
Find out about the series of seven leaflets which help introduce people to the content and vision of the National Directory for Catechesis in Ireland.
Bishop Elect Denis Nulty – ordination date and initial priorities
Fr Denis Nulty, Bishop Elect of Kildare & Leighlin Diocese, confirms his Episcopal ordination will be on 4th August 2013 and reflects on his initial priorities in this interview with Brenda Drumm.
Vocation Voices – Fr Rory Brady (Raphoe Diocese)
Father Rory Brady from the Diocese of Raphoe shares his own vocation story and journey to priesthood and explains why he would recommend the life of a priest.
Fr Denis Nulty – Bishop Elect of Kildare & Leighlin Diocese
Fr Denis Nulty addresses a gathering at the door of Carlow Cathedral as Bishop Elect of Kildare & Leighlin.
Vocation Voices – Fr Willie Purcell (Ossory Diocese)
Fr Willie Purcell, National Coordinator for Diocesan Vocations in Ireland, shares his own vocation story and explains why he would recommend the life of a priest.
Vocation Voices – Monsignor Jim Cassin
Monsignor Jim Cassin, who serves on the Bishops' Conference Council for Education, shares his own vocation story and explains why he would recommend the life of a priest.
Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Brendan Leahy in Limerick
A short video capturing the joyful and beautiful celebration that took place in St John's Cathedral, Limerick on Sunday, April 14th 2013. A full DVD is being prepared for release.
Vocation Voices – Bishop Donal McKeown
Bishop Mc Keown, Chair of the Council for Vocations of the Irish Episcopal Conference, shares his own vocation story and explains why he would recommend the life of a priest.
Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic NGOs
Suzanne Mulligan gives a brief overview of key concepts in Catholic Social Teaching and their relevance to Trocaire and other Catholic NGOs
Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO)
Joanne Joyce introduces the work of the ICPO which is currently the only organisation working on behalf of Irish prisoners overseas and their families.
Trócaire at 40 – Trócaire in Somalia
Rosemary Heenan, Horn & East Africa Regional Manager, looks back at the history of Trócaire's work in Somalia.
Trócaire at 40 – Jestina Mukoko (ZPP)
Jestina Mukoko, Executive Director of the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), addresses the recent staff celebration in Maynooth for Trócaire’s 40th anniversary.
Mary Sweeney memories of 1994 Rwanda genocide
Mary Sweeney shares some powerful memories of her field work for Trócaire in the aftermath of the genocide in Rwanda in 1994.
Trócaire at 40 – conclusions from 40th anniversary conference
Frank La Rue, UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression, sums up what he sees as the conclusions from Trócaire's 40th anniversary conference.
Trócaire at 40 – Frank La Rue (UN)
Frank La Rue, UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression, addresses the recent staff celebration in Maynooth for Trócaire’s 40th anniversary.
Trócaire at 40 – a tribute to partnership with Trócaire
Dr. Racheal Raykumari explains how partnership with Trócaire has helped to advance local projects in Odisha, India.
Trócaire at 40 – Justin Kilcullen pays tribute to partners
Justin Killcullen pays tribute to the partners - the network of professional locally-based organisations - with which Trócaire work in the developing world.
Catherine McAuley’s last days and hours in this life
In this video, Anne Reid, Mercy Associate, narrates an account of the last days and death of Venerable Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy.
Sisters of Mercy build houses in Haiti with Haven
In April 2011, six Sisters of Mercy set off to Haiti, along with 350 other volunteers, to work on the Haven Partnership Build it Week 2011.
Trócaire at 40 – Justin Kilcullen
Justin Kilcullen, Executive Director of Trócaire, addresses the recent staff celebration in Maynooth for Trócaire’s 40th annversary.
K&L Congress 2013 – Bishop Brendan Kelly
Bishop Brendan Kelly addressed the 2013 Kildare & Leighlin Diocesan Congress on the theme of Prayer. Full text available.
Trócaire at 40 – Dr Racheal Rakumari
The full address given by Dr. Racheal Raykumari, Executive Secretary of WORD, Odisha India, at the recent staff celebration in Maynooth for Trócaire's 40th annversary.
Trócaire Poetry – History of the World by Clare O’Reilly
Clare O'Reilly reads her poem - History of the World - at a special Trócaire staff gathering in Maynooth as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations
The Jesus boat and schools of fish – 2013 K&L Diocesan Congress
Maeve Mahon explains the story and meaning behind a special installation created in Carlow Cathedral for the 2013 K&L Diocesan Congress
Rediscovering Mercy and Trócaire Together programmes
Hannah Evans and Fr Padraig Shelley discuss two Trócaire programmes designed to help people engage with Justice principles and to develop a direct connection with a community in a developing country.
A hand of friendship – Rev Dr Ruth Patterson
Rev Ruth Patterson shares a reflection - A Hand of Friendship - at the close of her address entitled Encountering the Other at the 2013 K&L Faith Congress. Full 35 minute talk available.
Trócaire Lecture 2013 – 40 years
Brother Philip Pinto cfc reflects on the biblical significance of the number 40 on the occasion of Trócaire’s 40th anniversary. Full 45 minute recording also available.
Trócaire Lecture 2013 – Conclusion
The concluding remarks of the lecture delivered by Brother Philip Pinto cfc on the occasion of Trócaire’s 40th anniversary. Full 45 minute recording also available.
Trócaire Lecture 2013 – Br Philip Pinto cfc (full)
Watch the full 45 minute lecture delivered by Brother Philip Pinto cfc - Who is my neighbour? Building a 'civilisation of love' in an unequal world
Song for Don Bosco – ‘Here is a Man’
Paddy O'Neill, Principal of Salesian College in Pallaskenry sings 'Here is a Man' by Salesian Fr Hugh O'Donnell with images from the Don Bosco relic pilgrimage around Ireland.
Trócaire Lent Ad 2013
Trocaire's 2013 Lent TV ad thanks our supporters for helping to transform and empower an impoverished community in Odisha, India.
Trócaire Lent 2013 – Religious Education
Watch and learn about community life and the Paraja people in Odisha, India where Trócaire works.
Trócaire Lent 2013 – Senior Primary
Watch and learn about Ambika Paraja's daily routine and life in her community in Odisha, India where Trócaire works.
Trócaire Lent 2013 – Junior Primary
Watch and learn about Ambika Paraja's daily routine and life in her community in Odisha, India (Trócaire)
Empowered – Trocaire Lent Campaign 2013
Trocaire's 40th anniversary Lent campaign focuses on a community in Odisha, India. With Trócaire's help it has worked to gain support from the government to build a road, a school and to ensure families have clean drinking water.
Trócaire Lenten Campaign 2013 – Fr Padraig Shelley
A reflection by Fr Padraig Shelley after his recent visit to the community of Jhilligoan in India which is the focus of this year's Lenten campaign.
Share the Good News – Introduction and Implementation
Eoin O'Mahony and Bernadette Sweetman introduce the National Directory for Catechesis in Ireland and explain how people might engage with it locally.
The Lord’s Day in Lourdes – a pilgrim people gather
Meath Pilgrims in communion with Christ and with one another on Sunday at the International Mass in the Underground Basilica in Lourdes
Don Bosco is spreading the good news…
A look at the print media campaign in preparation for the visit of Don Bosco's Relic to Ireland. See full details of the itinerary.
Catholic Comment speaker – Tony Curran
Tony Curran explains the purpose of Catholic Comment, why he got involved as a speaker and his sense of the need for lay catholics to find their voice.
Genius Born of Anguish – Henri Nouwen
Watch full 40 minute talk given by Professor Michael W Higgins who is the official biographer of Henri Nouwen.
Genius Born of Anguish – Trailer
Watch a short introductory clip from a talk given by Professor Michael W Higgins who is the official biographer of Henri Nouwen. Full 40 minute talk also available.
My Peace I Give You – Healing through our Wounds
Author Dawn Eden reflects that our wounds, while painful and sometimes humiliating, can be the source of healing and a profound union with the Risen Lord - who was recognised by the apostles by his wounds.
The future of Religious Life in Ireland
Sr Marianne O'Connor, the outgoing Director-General of CORI, reflects on recent changes and the way forward for religious life.
Fatima Institute – Trócaire partner in Sierra Leone
A short film on the governance and human rights work of the Fatima Institute in Sierra Leone.
The Particles of Faith – introduction to video series
Julian Drapiewski gives a short introduction to the video series - Particles of Faith - which will form part of resources available on yearoffaith.ie
Soul Waves Radio – Broadcasting Faith, Justice and Social Issues
Jo Smith interviews Miriam Gormally about the interviews that Soul Waves Radio makes available weekly to over 30 local and community radio stations and posts to their website.
The Nearness of God – Breige O’Hare
Breige O'Hare explains how her book is intended to help the reader deepen their relationship with God.
The Gift of a Goat in Malawi
Edesi Flyton talks about the impact the gift of a goat had on her family. Find out how you buy a gift of change this Christmas.
Blessed Sacrament Procession – Lourdes
Filmed during the 2012 Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. 800 pilgrims travelled including 200 hospital pilgrims.
Irish memorial Cross in Lourdes
Irish pilgrims have travelled in large groups to Lourdes since 1913. Bishop Michael recounts some of the stories of the first pilgrimages including the first overland Meath pilgrimage.
Meath Lourdes Pilgrimage 2012 Photo and Anointing of the Sick
Pilgrimage Photo & Anointing of the Sick
Torchlight Procession in Lourdes
Torchlight Procession - the Light of Christ, our candles held high as we invoke our Lady's help and strength.
Praying the Way of the Cross – Lourdes 2012
Fr Brendan Corrigan and Fr Stan Deegan praying the Way of the Cross with Meath pilgrims in Lourdes.
Sacred Space – the website and book
Brian Grogan SJ from the Jesuit Communication Centre in Dublin, explains the inspiration behind the widely popular on-line prayer resource and how it has also turned into a publishing success.
New website for The Irish Catholic
The editor of The Irish Catholic, Michael Kelly, explains how their new website is intended to serve its existing readership and to expand the range of available content.
A Calling for Everyone – Armagh Vocations DVD
Watch some short clips from this new DVD which gives an intimate insight into the homes and hearts of people from the Archdiocese of Armagh as they fulfil their calling in life.
Reunion for IEC2012 volunteers
Watch passages from the homily given by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at a gathering for volunteers for the 2012 International Eucharistic Congress and read full text.
IEC2012 Memories – Croke Park
Teresa Menendez shares her memories of the closing liturgy in Croke Park and the hand over to the Philippines who will host the next International Eucharistic Congress in 2016.
Where God Hides – new book from Liam Lawton
Liam Lawton shares one of the stories featured in Where God Hides at the launch of the book in All Hallows College on 19 September 2012.
New Irish Mass setting by Liam Lawton
Fr Liam Lawton discusses his new Irish Mass setting for the revised missal called Aifreann Muire na nGael which will be published by Veritas in November 2012.
Peace be with you
A lovely moment at the Sign of Peace among young pilgrims on the 2012 Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
God’s unconditional love
Watch Fr Joseph Campbell’s homily during the Holy Hour in the Underground Basilica - part of the 2012 Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Fr PJ Madden Farewell from Arles Parish
On 17 August 2012, Arles Parish held a special farewell for Fr PJ Madden which included a concert and a farewell address from Fr PJ.
Catholic Primary Schools – Looking to the Future
Fr Michael Drumm discusses school patronage and inclusivity.
IEC2012 – Through the Eyes of the Apostles
This sensory rich installation was one of the highlights of IEC2012 for many pilgrims- it transports visitors to Capernaum, the village on the shores of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus lived during His public ministry.
IEC2012 – Youth Ministry
Today we go to 'Our Lady Queen of Peace' Church to have a look at the youth activities which are held here during the congress.
IEC2012 – Behind the scenes
This video shows some of the volunteers who have worked very hard behind the scenes to make the International Eucharistic Congress such a success.
IEC2012 – Eugene Duffy
Fr Eugene Duffy addresses the topic of what happens when the Christian Community gathers on Sunday in the absence of the Presbyter.
IEC2012 – St Agnes’s Community String Orchestra
The St Agnes's Community String Orchestra includes players from Crumlin primary and secondary schools and the “second chance” adult community orchestra.
IEC2012 – Brendan O’Reilly on Share the Good News
Share the Good News is the title of the ten year plan for the revitalisation of the Irish Church. It took six years of consultation to compose the plan before it was approved by Rome. This workshop explores various aspects of Share the Good News.
IEC2012 – Why no Lord’s Supper at the Last Supper
The workshop will explore the teaching on the Eucharist to be found in the Fourth Gospel: in particular, the absence of the Lord's Supper in John 13-17.
IEC2012 live – Salt and Light TV
Fr Thomas Rosica, founding CEO of Salt and Light Television, Canada's first national Catholic Television Network is joined by Sebastian Gomes who joined Salt and Light TV earlier this year.
IEC2012 live – Catholic Comment
We hear from one of the organisers of Catholic Comment - Petra Conroy - and one of their newly trained speakers - Kevin Leavy who is a primary school principal from Co Roscommon.
IEC2012 – Christian witness from the Gulag
Fr Michael Shields is a native born Alaskan priest ordained 32 years ago for the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska and now in the Diocese of St Joseph, Far East Siberia, Russia.
IEC2012 – Liam Lawton concert
Watch one of the concerts that Fr Liam Lawton gave at IEC2012, drawing on his 20 years of composing sacred music.
IEC2012 – 1932 Exhibit
This video features a short documentary of this 1932 exhibit
Net Ministries
NET stands for National Evangelisation Teams. We are Catholic Missionaries who share Jesus' gospel message with young people in a team format.
IEC2012 – Eucharistic Procession
The Eucharistic Procession of the International Eucharistic Congress 2012.
IEC2012 – Trócaire workshop
The Trócaire workshop at IEC2012 featured inputs from Trócaire partners and a reflection from Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga President of Caritas Internationalis.
IEC2012 live – Nalule Cissy Kagimu
Nalule Cissy Kagimu from the Ugandan Bishops Conference attended IEC2012 as a guest of Trócaire. She discusses a Domestic Violence prevention programme which Trócaire and the Bishops Conference has developed.
IEC2012 live – Flora Aling
Flora Aling works for one of Trócaire’s partner organisations - YOMU - in Northern Uganda which was the focus the 2012 Trócaire Lenten campaign. Flora was a speaker at Trócaire’s workshop at IEC2012.
IEC2012 live – Justin Kilcullen
Justin Kilcullen, Director of Trocaire, discusses the Trocaire workshop at IE2012 and the on-going work of justice.
IEC2012 live – Liam Lawton
Fr Liam Lawton has been composing, recording and peforming sacred music for twenty years. He was busy at IEC 2012 and shares his reflection on the Congress.
IEC 2012 – Priesthood and Ministry in the Service of Communion
This video focusses around the theme of the day: Priesthood and Ministry in the Service of Communion
IEC2012 – Chaplaincy of the Defense Forces and the Rosary Garden
This video report takes us from the volunteers checkin area on Simonscourt through the general registration area towards the RDS Arena.
IEC2012 – Youth Space
Todays video shows a small bit of the action at the Youth Space at the International Eucharistic Congress 2012.
IEC2012 live – Monica Brown
Monica Brown, from Sydney, Australia, is director of Emmaus Productions International and is acclaimed Christian composer and workshop/retreat facilitator.
IEC2012 – Peregrinos de habla hispana son bienvenidos en Dublín
Hoy visitamos a una de las iglesias de acogida y conversamos con los peregrinos acerca de su experiencia en el Congreso y sus expectativas para la semana.
IEC2012 – David Quinn on the changing Irish family
At IEC2012 David Quinn, journalist and director of the Iona Institute addressed the question 'The changing Irish Family - for better or worse?'
IEC2012 – Julie Kavanagh
In her talk titled 'Liturgy that breathes: Bringing our Shared Prayer to Life' , Julie Kavanagh named and unpacked the foundational principles of ritual and liturgy.
IEC2012 – Strengthening Marriage and Family Life
John Quinn, author of Letters to Olive,shares personally on his experiences of love, marriage and God.
IEC2012 – Ger Gallagher
Gerard Gallagher examined where is the Young Church today by looking at some new thinking about the young adult Church and the challenges of maintaining a young Church.
IEC2012 – Catholic Grandparents Association
This presentation at IEC2012 explores practical ways that can help Grandparents fulfill their role of passing on their most precious gift of faith in a world that is increasingly hostile to those beliefs.
IEC2012 – Accepting Responsibility, Bringing Healing
Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, addressed the topic of The Abuse of Children: Accepting Responsibility, Bringing Healing
IEC2012 – Stephen Cummins
Stephen Cummins, Director of Marriage Education with ACCORD, examines a number of ways in which couples and families become Eucharist to each other in the ordinariness of daily life.
IEC2012 – A look at the exhibitions
Today at the Eucharistic Congress we take a look at some of the exhibitions in the main hall and talk to exhibitors and pilgrims about their experiences so far.
Holy Family Monstrance at IEC2012
Learn about the Holy Family Monstrance which will be used in the Prayer Space Tues and Sat at IEC2012 and will be on display on balcony of Exhibition Hall on their days.
IEC2012 – Opening Ceremony – Sunday 10th June
The congress officially started today, Sunday the 10th of June. This short video shows some parts of the opening Mass and some interviews with pilgrims.
IEC2012 – See build up to Congress opening
Our first video report from IEC2012 which shows the registration and information areas for IEC2012. It includes contributions from volunteers in a number of languages.